Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
72
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 72 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 34 | 23 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs ran roughshod over the Pistons 117-72. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.